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Chester begins Town Plan update; ‘all boards’ public meeting on June 9 to coordinate effort

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a couple of weeks, Chester will hold an “all boards” meeting, bringing together many of the boards, committees and commissions that work on issues facing the town. That Tuesday, June 9 public meeting will be held from 5  to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hall and remotely […]

Chester board hears that audits will show no deficits, reservoir dam recommendations

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC At last Wednesday’s meeting, the Chester Select Board got a bit of good news when Town Manager Julie Hance announced that there was no negative fund balance or deficit for 2024 or 2025. Back in January, Hance said that although the town received a clean audit for […]

GM budget passes by wide margin; Cavendish Elementary principal resigns

  ****Article updated at 5 p.m. Wednesday with quote from Superintendent Layne Millington.**** By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC On March 3 – Town Meeting Day – 1,013 residents of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester went to the polls and by a margin of 37 votes defeated the budget proposal put forward by […]

Sage Jewelry takes root in new Chester location

By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Michele Colby has finally found the storefront she has longed for. During the 16 intervening years, her children have grown and so has her business, Sage Jewelry and Gifts, now one of the two oldest retail businesses on the Chester Green. Just this past April, Colby finally moved […]

GMUSD budget re-vote informational meeting May 5

The Green Mountain Union School District will hold a informational meeting regarding the District’s school budget ahead of a May 12 re-vote at 6 p.m. on May 5, 2026 at Green Mountain Union High School, 716 Route 103 south in Chester and remotely via Zoom.  Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order II. […]

Judge clears way for Piri murder trial early next year

By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC A Windham County Superior Court judge has denied a defense motion to dismiss second-degree murder charges against Jozsef Piri, paving the way for a five week long trial sometime early in 2027. Piri is accused of shooting and killing Roberto Fonseca-Rivera – a Boston truck driver – […]

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  • As 7th Annual Weston Pop-Up University ends, plans begin for 2027 classes

    As 7th Annual Weston Pop-Up University ends, plans begin for 2027 classes

    Weston Pop-Up University, the free community-based month-long offering of fun classes, completed its seventh year at the end of March. The leaders met recently to review this year’s program and begin making plans for 2027. The concept is to offer interesting and enjoyable classes to draw community folks together and out of their homes in […]

  • Plant, Bake and Book Sale May 23 in Wardsboro

    Plant, Bake and Book Sale May 23 in Wardsboro

    It has been a long-standing tradition that the annual plant sale at the Wardsboro Public Library, 170 Main St., is held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. The sale runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on May 23, rain or shine. There is always a bake sale tent, and the Library’s Used Book […]

  • New Bernadine Custer Sharp Paintings at LAHS

    New Bernadine Custer Sharp Paintings at LAHS

    Londonderry Arts and Historical Society announces the acquisition of seven previously unseen paintings by noted 20th-century artist Bernadine Custer Sharp. These works will be featured alongside selections from the society’s permanent collection in LAHS’s first exhibition of the season, which runs from Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, June 7. Hours are from 10 a.m. until […]

  • Windsor man sentenced to 4+ years as felon with firearms

    Windsor man sentenced to 4+ years as felon with firearms

    A 31-year-old Windsor County man has been sentenced to 53 months in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms. On Friday, May 8,  Kyle Pickett, 31, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss in Burlington. According to court records, on Nov. 25, […]

  • Springfield Rotary Club Food Drive May 16

    Springfield Rotary Club Food Drive May 16

    Springfield Rotary Club is holding its annual “Fill the Cart from the Heart” Food Drive from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 by Shaw’s in the Springfield Shopping Plaza, 2 Chester Road (Route 11). Donations are to benefit the Springfield Family Center Food Shelf. Grab a bag and fill it with non-perishable […]

  • Explore the geology at Cavendish Gorge May 16

    Explore the geology at Cavendish Gorge May 16

    The Cavendish Gorge is a spectacular natural feature. Join Cheryl Cox, retired geologist and science educator, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 to learn about the site’s formation and the glacial history of the area. This is the next installment in the Walk & Talk Series presented by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. […]

  • Part 2: Our first days on the Sahara Desert

    Part 2: Our first days on the Sahara Desert

    In Part 2 of this four-part series from gardening writer Henry Homeyer’s memoir-in-progress, he tells about traveling across the Sahara in 1972, using public transportation — cargo vehicles — and by hitchhiking.  Homeyer, of New Hampshire, ended up living in Africa for 10 years, three years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon, two short […]

  • Henry Homeyer: White flowering plants among spring favorites

    Henry Homeyer: White flowering plants among spring favorites

    By Henry Homeyer © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC I decided this year to do a better job of keeping track of what plants are blooming when, and photographing them. I encourage you to do the same We all forget what we have from time to time. And next winter we’ll be able to enjoy our […]

  • Food Shelf at Family Center closed this week

    Food Shelf at Family Center closed this week

    The Chester Andover Family Center Food Shelf, 908 VT-103 in Chester, will be closed this week due to insulation work in the building. The Food Shelf is usually open from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, but must close on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 […]

  • Emily Margaret Band plays Chester Town Hall May 15

    Emily Margaret Band plays Chester Town Hall May 15

    Emily Margaret Band takes the stage at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15 as part of the Emerging Artists Series, highlighting musicians who combine exceptional musicianship and songwriting with exciting live performances. The band creates R&B-flavored pop and jazz-rock coupled with soulful storytelling and intimate, stirring vocals. Seven […]

  • What to know about the GMUSD budget re-vote

    What to know about the GMUSD budget re-vote

    By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a  little less than a week, residents of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester will get a second chance to vote on the proposed budget of the Green Mountain Unified School District. The district runs two elementary schools and a single high/middle school. On March 3, voters […]

  • Repeals of Act 181 portions zip through Legislature

    Repeals of Act 181 portions zip through Legislature

    By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont Legislature sometimes gets the reputation for being ponderously slow but last week it showed it could move lightning fast when large numbers of people are up in arms about the effects of a law — and it’s an election year. As regular readers will know, […]

  • Mother's Day program at South Derry Library May 9

    Mother’s Day program at South Derry Library May 9

    South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, invites children of all ages (and grownups too!) to make gifts for Mom at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey to make herbal sachets, seed packets and beautiful watercolor cards to give to Mom this Mother’s Day. Each family will receive […]

  • College News

    College News

    Grace Tyrrell of Cavendish, a member of Stonehill College’s Class of 2026, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, the honor society at the Easton, Mass., college. The organization recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors who have demonstrated an excitement for learning and sharing their knowledge. Also, Tyrrell was recently honored with a certificate of achievement […]

  • Andover Select Board agenda for May 11

    Andover Select Board agenda for May 11

    The Andover Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday May 11 at the Andover Town Office, 953 Weston-Andover Road 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Act on Agenda. 3. Act on Minutes of April 27th meeting. 4. Public Comment (Time allowance: Five minutes per visitor, 10 minutes per topic): Members […]

  • Human remains found in Mt. Tabor forest

    Human remains found in Mt. Tabor forest

    © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Human remains were found by hikers in the Green Mountain National Forest in Mt. Tabor, north of Dorset in Western Vermont, 10 days ago, according to the Vermont State Police. The identity of the dead person and the circumstances surrounding the death are unknown at this time. According to a […]

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